Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST600

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ST600 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was manufactured 11 months before the ST600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 offers external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS7 against the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and ST600.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung ST600 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.